{"product_id":"maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-tricolor","title":"Maranta leuconeura var. erythroneura (Tricolor) - Prayer Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaranta is popularly known as the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Prayer Plant”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e due to its unique habit: in the evening, it raises its leaves vertically, like clasped hands, and in the morning it lowers them. This fascinating behavior brings extra life and movement to any indoor space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe leaves are true works of natural art – deep green, with red veins and patterns in contrasting shades, as if hand-painted. For this reason, Maranta is highly valued as an indoor ornamental plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003e🌱 Names and origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Maranta Red Stripe, Maranta Tricolor, Maranta Fascinator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Prayer Plant, Herringbone Plant, Planta care se roaga\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Central and South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEtymology:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e the name comes from the Italian botanist Bartolomeo Maranti (16th century)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn indoor plant valued for its leaves rather than flowers (the small white flowers appear occasionally in summer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGrows compactly, forming attractive clumps; under good conditions produces 5–6 new leaves per year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLarge, velvety leaves with vibrant red veins create an exotic and elegant effect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003e☀️ Growing and care conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers semi-shaded or shaded places with indirect light; too strong light can fade the leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e optimal between \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18–27°C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e; avoid cold and drafts; excessive heat can cause leaf spots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e soil always slightly moist but without excess water; appreciates leaf misting due to its love for high humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e sheltered places, cool in summer, protected from direct sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by dividing the clump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e loose, airy and well-drained to prevent water stagnation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecret Garden recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e👉 For healthy roots and dense, velvety foliage, use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/products\/substrat-araceae\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecret Garden professional substrate for Araceae\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — a rich and well-aerated mix made of peat, perlite, pine bark and coconut fiber. It maintains constant moisture without retaining excess water, providing ideal conditions for sensitive plants like Maranta and Calathea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e👉 Maranta is ideal for apartments, offices and modern spaces, adding color and movement through its unique leaves and spectacular daily motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eMaranta is a sensitive plant.\u003c\/i\u003e You may receive specimens with minor aesthetic leaf defects (spots, slightly dry edges or imperfections) caused by differences in humidity, light or transport. These aspects are normal and do not affect the plant’s viability or health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot 25-30 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecorative pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot - 2 plants\/pot","offer_id":41088348324038,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Maranta_leuconeura_var._erythroneura_Tricolor.jpg?v=1793468546","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-fi\/products\/maranta-leuconeura-fascinator-tricolor","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}